Category Archives: Company Culture


Make Us Your First Choice.

Around election time we start thinking about the options available to us in politics, life—and even in terms of your electricity provider! Take a look at our long-time, loyal customer Mamie Pannell. After 59 years as our customer, Mrs. Pannell came into our Lewisville office and explained that, in terms of her household, she had never chosen the utility company. This was our chance to … Read More…


Be Blue!

July is known for being red, white and blue, so it makes sense that it’s National Blueberry Month. And it’s not just because of the blue color—the Native Americans actually taught the pilgrims how to use and eat blueberries, so they’re also a very American fruit. Today, blueberries are grown commercially in 14 states, and the U.S. produces about 60% of the world’s blueberries. So … Read More…


Don’t Be Fickle About Popsicles

It’s hot this summer, and we’re only halfway through June! By late afternoon, most of us at First Choice Power are content to hide indoors. But before you go cranking down the A/C, consider our favorite (and energy-efficient) way to cool off—popsicles! You don’t need a delivery man to bring you one of these tasty treats. (And they’re not just for kids!) With a plastic … Read More…


First Choice Power Volunteer Stars Across Texas

Here at First Choice Power, we believe in supporting the communities in which we live, and enjoy getting involved in volunteer projects. Every year we celebrate our First Choice Power volunteers during National Volunteer Week by giving them stars listing the many programs in which they’ve participated. It’s nice to walk around our offices and see employees with a collection of stars symbolizing their efforts … Read More…


Going Local

Our local office teams always have the best stories, largely because they get to be hands-on, helping our customers every day. Recently, the team in the Mission office did a team-building exercise where they each shared why they love working at First Choice Power. Each person wrote her reasons on the office’s whiteboard cabinets, and we thought it was too awesome not to share. Natalia … Read More…


Don’t Forget to Wear Green!

We hope you see a Leprechaun or two or maybe even kiss the Blarney Stone this Saturday. It’s St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, so don’t forget to wear at least a touch of green so you don’t get pinched! We’re not exactly Irish, but we will still be looking for four-leaf clovers here at First Choice Power. One of these years, we’re going to make it … Read More…


Happy Texas Independence Day, Y’all!

Texas, our Texas, all hail the mighty state! We probably don’t have to tell you that on this day in 1836, Texas broke from Mexico to become the Republic of Texas. Yeehaw! If you’re not too busy practicing our official state song, it’s not too late to head out to one of the many great events celebrating the Lone Star State. If you want to … Read More…


Happy National Grapefruit Month!

February is a month for celebrating love. It’s also a month for celebrating a love of grapefruit, at least it is if you live here in Texas. The grapefruit has only been our state fruit since 1993, but farmers have been growing it in the Rio Grande Valley since 1893. Legend has it that in 1929, farmers discovered the first red grapefruit growing on a … Read More…


Happy Groundhog Day!

Did you watch the news this morning? We did! After the balmy weather we’ve been having across Texas, we couldn’t believe that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. Maybe that forecast is just for those folks up in the East? We’re more likely to trust the prediction of Bee Cave Bob, an armadillo known for his … Read More…


Life’s Unexpected Awards

Last November, we were happy to take part in the Food for Families event as part of our Food First™ program to end hunger in Texas. Food for Families is the largest one-day food drive in Texas, and it takes place on the Friday before Thanksgiving. We thought that donating 12,000 meals to Caritas of Waco seemed like pretty good way to celebrate and give thanks. … Read More…